Francis Brittlebank was baptized 9 June 1734 in Winster, Derbyshire, England, and died 18 August 1819 in Winster, Derbyshire. Burial: was 20 August 1819 in Winster, Derbyshire.
Wife Sarah Morley was baptized 10 October 1736 in Alton, Staffordshire, England, and died 29 June 1808 in Winster, Derbyshire. Burial was 29 June 1808 in Winster, Derbyshire. They were married 13 October 1760 in Alton, Staffordshire.
Their children:
1- Ann Brittlebank b: 22 July 1761 Winster, Derbyshire (baptism: 10 September 1761 Winster); d: 14 July 1823 Brampton, Derbyshire; burial: 17 July 1823 Parish Church, Brampton
+John Smith b: 3 December 1757 Alsop-en-le-Dale Manor, Derbyshire (baptism: 4 December 1757 Alsop-en-le-Dale, Derbyshire); m: 3 May 1779 Alstonefield, Staffordshire; d: 20 May 1836 Brampton, Derbyshire; burial: 24 May 1836 Parish Church, Brampton
2- Mary Brittlebank b. Abt. 27 June 1763 Winster, Derbyshire; d: 20 February 1837 Cromford, Derbyshire
+Joseph Higgott (aka Higgit) b: 7 April 1760 Matlock, Derbyshire; m: 3 May 1787 St. John the Baptist, Winster, Derbyshire d: 19 January 1812 Cromford, Derbyshire.
Notes for Mary Brittlebank:
- Baptism: Winster, Derbyshire Parish Register, bap. 27 June 1763 - Mary, daughter of Francis and Sarah Brittlebank
- Marriage: Winster, Derbyshire Parish Register (St. John), 3 May 1787 - Joseph Higgitt (Darley) & Mary Brittlebank (Winster), by licence; both parties signed (Joseph Higgit & Mary Brittlebank); wit: Wigley Hodgkinson & Wm. Brittlebank
- Death: bur. 21 January 1812 Matlock, Derbyshire - Joseph Higgit, age 52 years
- Death: Matlock, Derbyshire Parish Register, bur. 20 February 1837 - Mary Higgott, widow, res. Cromford, age 74 years
3- William Brittlebank b. Abt. 5 May 1765 in Winster, Derbyshire; d: 23 April 1848 Oddo, Winster, Derbyshire; burial: 26 April 1848 Winster, Derbyshire
+Mary Andrews b. Abt. 1 January 1771 Winster, Derbyshire; m: 8 April 1792 St. John the Baptist, Winster, Derbyshire; d: 27 January 1808 Winster, Derbyshire; burial: 31 January 1808 Winster, Derbyshire
*2nd Wife of William Brittlebank:
+Mary Stubbs b: Abt. 1757 in Wirksworth, Derbyshire; m: 25 August 1808 St. John the Baptist, Winster, Derbyshire; d: 11 May 1828 Winster, Derbyshire; burial: 14 May 1828 Winster
Notes for William Brittlebank:
- Baptism: Winster, Derbyshire Parish Register, bap. 5 May 1765 - William, son of Francis junior and Sarah Brittlebank
- 7 July 1786, William started his law clerkship with George Goodwin of Winster for 5 years.
- Derby Mercury, Thursday, 21 July 1791 - (Derby, 20 July) We are informed, that Mr. Wm. Brittlebank, of Winster, in this county, was on Monday the 11th inst. admitted one of the Attornies of his Majesty's Court of King's Bench, and on Thursday last was admitted a Solicitor of the High Court of Chancery.
- Marriage: Winster, Derbyshire Parish Register (St. John), 8 April 1792 - William Brittlebank (Winster) & Mary Andrew (Winster), by licence
- Marriage: Winster, Derbyshire Parish Register (St. John), 25 August 1808 - William Brittlebank Esq. (Winster) & Mary Stubbs (Wirksworth), by licence
- 1841 Winster, Derbyshire: William Brittlebank 76 Ind. means, Mary (Brittlebank) Sides 45, Emma Sides 9; Mary Grey 30, Hannah Grey 25; also son's family: Andrew Brittlebank 45 Attorney at Law, wife Esther 35; Thomsine Jennings 35, Fanny Johnson 25, Jane Staley 25 [Oddo House]
- Attorney; On 7 July 1786, William started his law clerkship with George Goodwin of Winster for 5 years.
- On his death he left £4000 to each of his grandsons
- He purchased Oddo House at Winster which was destroyed by fire c1900.
- Obituary, Morning Post (London), Thursday, 27 April 1848: Died - On the 23rd inst., William Brittlebank, Esq., of Oddo, in the county of Derby, aged 84.
4- John Brittlebank bap: 27 September 1767 in Winster, Derbyshire; d: 25 October 1767 in Winster, Derbyshire; burial: 25 October 1767 Winster, Derbyshire
5- Thomas Brittlebank bap: 25 November 1770 in Winster, Derbyshire; d: 12 November 1779 in Winster, Derbyshire; burial: 12 November 1779 Winster, Derbyshire
6- Flora Brittlebank b. Abt. 28 June 1772 in Winster, Derbyshire; d: 1 March 1855 Winster, Derbyshire
+Joseph Robinson b: Abt. 1765 in Liverpool, Lancashire; m: 10 February 1794 St John the Baptist, Winster, Derbyshire; d: Bef. 1851 in the West Indies
Notes for Flora Smith:
- 1841 Bonsall, Derbyshire: Daniel Sellors 75, Flora Robinson 65, Frances Robinson 35 gardener [Green Hill]
- 1851 Winster, Derbyshire: Widow Flora Robinson 76 (Winster) annuitant, Francis 48 (Matlock) gardener [27 Town Street]
- Death: Winster Parish Register, 1 March 1855 - Flora Robinson, age 82 years
7- Francis Brittlebank b. Abt. 27 February 1775 Alstonefield, Staffordshire; d: Abt. 1793 in Demarara, West Indies
Notes for Francis Brittlebank:
- Baptism: Alstonefield, Staffordshire Parish Register, bap. 27 February 1775 - Francis s. of Francis & Sarah Brittlebank - Alstonefield
- West Indian planter
8- John Brittlebank b: Abt. 1777; d: 23 February 1851 at his residence Newton Leys, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire
+Anne Goodwin b: 3 February 1789 Buxton, Bakewell, Derbyshire; m: 11 May 1818 St. John, Buxton, Derbyshire; d: 5 September 1836 Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Notes for John Brittlebank:
- Married, Staffordshire Advertiser, Saturday, 16 May 1818: At Buxton, on Monday the 11th inst. John Brittlebank, Esq. of Ashborne, to Ann, only daughter of the late George Goodwin, Esq. of the former place.
- 1841 Ashbourne, Ashbourne, Derbyshire: John Brittlebank 60 Attorney at Law, George Goodwin Brittlebank 20 clerk to John Brittlebank, Sarah Ann Brittlebank 15, Lucy Brittlebank 15; Abel Harrison 15, Susan Moreton 20, Mary Twigge 20 [Market Place]
- Anne Goodwin had a personal fortune of £10,000.
- Burial: Fairfield, Derbyshire Parish Register, bur. 12 September 1836 - Ann Brittlebank, res. Ashbourne, age 47 years
- Obituary, Nottinghamshire Guardian, Thursday, 27 February 1851: Deaths - At his residence, Newton Leys, near Ashbourn, on the 23rd inst., John Brittlebank, Esq., aged 74 years.
- Burial: Fairfield, Derbyshire Parish Register, bur. 28 February 1851 - John Brittlebank Esq., res. Hartington, Ashbourne, age 74 years
- Probate: 9 April 1868 - Ann Brittlebank, effects under £20 - Letters of Administration of the Personal estate and effects of Ann Brittlebank (Wife of John Brittlebank) late of Ashbourne in the County of Derby deceased who died 16 September 1836 at Ashbourne aforesaid were granted at Derby to George Goodwin Brittlebank of Ashbourne aforesaid Gentleman the Administrator of the Personal estate and effects of the said John Brittlebank he the said George Goodwin Brittlebank having been first sworn.
Notes for Francis Brittlebank:
- Marriage: Alton, Staffordshire Parish Register - Banns of marriage between Francis Briddlebank of Winster in the Parish of Youlgreave and Sarah Morley of this parish were published September the 28th October the 5th and the 12th. The above Frans. Briddlebank of the Parish of Winster and Sarah (X) Morley of this Parish were married in this Church by publication of Banns this thirteenth day of October 1760 by me Frans. Ward Curate of Alton. In the presence of Richard Cope & Thos. Alkins
- Known as ‘The Proud Tailor of Alstonefield’
- Later became an innkeeper at Winster
- His house in Winster was known by 'the Sign of the Angel'
- Derby Mercury, Friday, 6 June 1777: To be Sold by Private Contract - A good accustomed Public House, situate in Allstonefield, in the County of Stafford, known by the Name of the King's-Head, now in the Possession of Mr. Francis Brittlebank, at the clear yearly Rent of six pounds. There is a good stable, garden, and back side adjoining the above Premises; with a shop, very convenient for carrying on the Grocery Business. For further particulars enquire of James Fern, or Mr. William Smith, both of Allstonefield aforesaid; who will show the premises and treat for the same.
Notes for Sarah Morley:
- Sarah had a fortune of £400 when she married Francis.
- Death: Winster, Derbyshire Parish Register, bur. 29 June 1808 - Sarah Brittlebank wife of Francis
Parents of Francis Brittlebank
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